Question 1

The nurse understands stress-related illness when stating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) "Stress can cause insomnia." 
B) "Stress is known to cause muscle and joint pain." 
C) "Stress can cause headaches." 
D) "Stress is not known to cause any health problems." 
E) "Stress can cause gastrointestinal disturbances." 
A) "Stress can cause insomnia." 
B) "Stress is known to cause muscle and joint pain." 
C) "Stress can cause headaches." 
D) "Stress is not known to cause any health problems." 
E) "Stress can cause gastrointestinal disturbances."

Question 2

The nurse would identify which of the following strategies as a means of increasing feelings of empowerment?

Accepted Answer

A) Requesting an assignment to a different hospital unit 
B) Assisting friends to cover their shifts when they need time off 
C) Telling a coworker that a joke heard in private was inconsiderate and thoughtless 
D) Declining to work an extra shift and going to the movies with friends 
A) Requesting an assignment to a different hospital unit 
B) Assisting friends to cover their shifts when they need time off 
C) Telling a coworker that a joke heard in private was inconsiderate and thoughtless 
D) Declining to work an extra shift and going to the movies with friends

Question 3

What actions by the student would manage the physical environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Set up an area that is specific to school work. 
B) Choose a work area that has soft,dim lighting. 
C) Choose a work area that is free from distractions. 
D) Gather appropriate tools before each study session begins. 
E) Study for 30 minutes at a time and take a 5-minute break in between. 
A) Set up an area that is specific to school work. 
B) Choose a work area that has soft,dim lighting. 
C) Choose a work area that is free from distractions. 
D) Gather appropriate tools before each study session begins. 
E) Study for 30 minutes at a time and take a 5-minute break in between.

Question 4

When taking an online or web-enhanced course,what are effective time-management strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) Enroll in an online or web-enhanced course that has fewer than 15 students to reduce the amount of time it takes to respond to everyone in the class. 
B) Print your syllabus and create a calendar with assignment due dates and discussion posting requirements. 
C) Create a directory on your computer to place assignments and resources specific for the course. 
D) Determine what the best time is for logging into the course website and create a schedule for weekly log-in times. 
E) Develop an online group of colleagues that meet in the chat room or participate in instant messaging. 
A) Enroll in an online or web-enhanced course that has fewer than 15 students to reduce the amount of time it takes to respond to everyone in the class. 
B) Print your syllabus and create a calendar with assignment due dates and discussion posting requirements. 
C) Create a directory on your computer to place assignments and resources specific for the course. 
D) Determine what the best time is for logging into the course website and create a schedule for weekly log-in times. 
E) Develop an online group of colleagues that meet in the chat room or participate in instant messaging.

Question 5

Nurse 1: "The manager told me that you and I have to change work schedules to accommodate Jim.That means we will both have to work days and nights in the same week.There's nothing we can do about it." Nurse 2: "Let's take a minute and look at the possible alternatives." What is the best assessment of this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Nurse 1 is exhibiting reactive behavior,and nurse 2 is being proactive. 
B) Nurse 1 is exhibiting a sense of empowerment,and nurse 2 is behaving codependently. 
C) Jim and the nurse manager have formed a coalition with the goal of dominating other staff. 
D) The nurse manager is evidencing good self-esteem by daring to take an unpopular action that will expose criticism. 
A) Nurse 1 is exhibiting reactive behavior,and nurse 2 is being proactive. 
B) Nurse 1 is exhibiting a sense of empowerment,and nurse 2 is behaving codependently. 
C) Jim and the nurse manager have formed a coalition with the goal of dominating other staff. 
D) The nurse manager is evidencing good self-esteem by daring to take an unpopular action that will expose criticism.

Question 6

A nurse manager is assigning additional duties to the day shift nurses to keep the unit orderly and running smoothly.Which assignment would be the best for a right-brain-dominant nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Clean up the break room by noon. 
B) Assist with completing a unit project,based on specific rules and guidelines. 
C) Create a poster board in honor of Nurse's Week. 
D) Take part in a meeting regarding unit policies. 
A) Clean up the break room by noon. 
B) Assist with completing a unit project,based on specific rules and guidelines. 
C) Create a poster board in honor of Nurse's Week. 
D) Take part in a meeting regarding unit policies.

The nurse understands stress-related illness when stating which of the following?

The nurse would identify which of the following strategies as a means of increasing feelings of empowerment?

What actions by the student would manage the physical environment?

When taking an online or web-enhanced course,what are effective time-management strategies?

A nurse manager is assigning additional duties to the day shift nurses to keep the unit orderly and running smoothly.Which assignment would be the best for a right-brain-dominant nurse?

Role Transitions

Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs

Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing

Nclex-Rn and the New Graduate

Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present

Nursing Education

Nursing Theory

Image of Nursing: Influences on the Present

Nursing Management and Leadership

Building Nursing Management Skills

Effective Communication, Team Building, and Inter-professional Practice

Conflict Management

Delegation in the Clinical Setting

The Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery

Economics in the Health Care Delivery System

Political Action in Nursing

Collective Bargaining: Traditional Unionand Nontraditional Approaches

Ethical Issues

Legal Issues

Cultural and Spiritual Awareness

Quality Patient Care

Nursing Informatics

Using Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

Workplace Issues

Emergency Preparedness

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Exam 2: Personal Management: Time and Self-Care Strategies

The nurse understands stress-related illness when stating which of the following?

The nurse would identify which of the following strategies as a means of increasing feelings of empowerment?

What actions by the student would manage the physical environment?

When taking an online or web-enhanced course,what are effective time-management strategies?

A nurse manager is assigning additional duties to the day shift nurses to keep the unit orderly and running smoothly.Which assignment would be the best for a right-brain-dominant nurse?

Role Transitions

Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs

Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing

Nclex-Rn and the New Graduate

Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present

Nursing Education

Nursing Theory

Image of Nursing: Influences on the Present

Nursing Management and Leadership

Building Nursing Management Skills

Effective Communication, Team Building, and Inter-professional Practice

Conflict Management

Delegation in the Clinical Setting

The Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery

Economics in the Health Care Delivery System

Political Action in Nursing

Collective Bargaining: Traditional Unionand Nontraditional Approaches

Ethical Issues

Legal Issues

Cultural and Spiritual Awareness

Quality Patient Care

Nursing Informatics

Using Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

Workplace Issues

Emergency Preparedness

Filters